Class Act
Class Act is a British comedy-drama series produced by Verity Lambert, and starring Joanna Lumley, Nadine Garner, and John Bowe. The series ran for two seasons of seven episodes each. Broadcast on ITV1, the first premiered on 7 April 1994, until 19 May. The second ran from 7 September to 19 October 1995. Desperate times call for desperate measures when aristocratic Kate Swift's rich husband disappears and she is forced to give up her champagne lifestyle.
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Plot Summary
A smooth-talking ladies' man, Dan, decides to enroll in night school to get his GED and impress a woman he met. However, his best friend, Luke, who is the opposite of smooth, convinces him to pose as his own illegitimate son to a wealthy and demanding father. This leads to a series of comedic mishaps as they try to maintain the charade while navigating school, relationships, and a crime boss.
Critical Reception
Class Act received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot predictable. Audiences were also generally unimpressed, leading to a poor box office performance. It is often cited as a forgettable entry in 90s urban comedies.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies heavily on predictable gags and stereotypes.
- The acting is considered wooden by most critics.
- The plot is convoluted and lacks originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally indicate a lack of engagement with the humor and story.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for rapper Heavy D, who was later replaced by Kadeem Hardison.
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